cephalic
[ suh-fal-ik ]
adjective
of or relating to the head.
situated or directed toward the head.
Origin of cephalic
1Other words from cephalic
- ce·phal·i·cal·ly, adverb
- post·ce·phal·ic, adjective
- pro·ce·phal·ic, adjective
- un·ce·phal·ic, adjective
Other definitions for -cephalic (2 of 2)
-cephalic
variant of -cephalous: brachycephalic.
Origin of -cephalic
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British Dictionary definitions for cephalic (1 of 2)
cephalic
/ (sɪˈfælɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to the head
situated in, on, or near the head
British Dictionary definitions for -cephalic (2 of 2)
-cephalic
adj combining form
indicating skull or head; -headed: brachycephalic
Origin of -cephalic
2from Greek -kephalos
Derived forms of -cephalic
- -cephaly or -cephalism, n combining form
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Scientific definitions for cephalic
cephalic
[ sə-făl′ĭk ]
Located on or near the head.
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